Newspaper recycling - jack's shed

The paper recycling operation is the foundation of GAUGI fundraising activity.

It has been estimated that the recycling shed handles one in four newspapers sold in the Greater Geraldton region.

Since the project began in 1995, over $400,000 gross income has been earned and supplemented by $31,000 in council rebates. Of the total income generated, about $327,000 has been donated so far to the Aquarena.

There are no labour or administration costs in the recycling project which leads to an amazing 78 cents in the dollar being earned. Costs in recycling include freight (14 cents) and insurance and wrapping (8 cents).